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2nd Test: Bangladesh top order stumbles after Mathews, Chandimal hit tons

Sri Lankan seamers cut through the Bangladesh top order in the second innings after centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal gave the visitors a commanding lead in the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday. Bangladesh were a dangerous 34-4 at stumps on the fourth day and still need another 107 runs to ward off an innings defeat. The visitors were all out for 506 runs in the day's final session, with Shakib Al Hasan claiming his 19th Test five-for and pacer Ebadot Hossain finishing 4-148.

BAN vs SL, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Bangladesh Top Order Stumbles After Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal Hit Centuries

Sri Lankan seamers cut through the Bangladesh top order in the second innings after centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal gave the visitors a commanding lead in the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday. Bangladesh were a dangerous 34-4 at stumps on the fourth day and still need another 107 runs to ward off an innings defeat. The visitors were all out for 506 runs in the day's final session, with Shakib Al Hasan claiming his 19th Test five-for and pacer Ebadot Hossain finishing 4-148.

Joao Almeida withdraws from Giro d’Italia after positive Covid-19 test for UAE Team Emirates rider

White jersey holder Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) has withdrawn from the Giro d’Italia after testing positive for Covid-19. The Portuguese was in the hunt for General Classification glory heading into Stage 17, but was dropped by the race favourites on the second of two punishing first-category climbs.

Shane Warne to be honoured at Lord's during England's Test with New Zealand

The late, great Shane Warne will be remembered by his former employers Sky Sports throughout next week's first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

BAN vs SL, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Updates: Angelo Mathews Nears Century As Sri Lanka Eye Lead

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Updates:Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal will look to pick up from where they left off and put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh. A 102-run partnership between Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva on Day 3 meant the visitors were in good stead in response to Bangladesh's 365. However, Shakib Al Hasan got rid of de Silva to claim his third wicket of the match. He had also got the big wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne on Wednesday, ending his 80-run knock. Earlier, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das played marathon knocks to rescue Bangladesh from 24/5 to take them to a total of 365. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Barbora Krejcikova and Marie Bouzkova test positive for Covid-19, withdraw from French Open

French Open campaign came to a premature end after the reigning singles and doubles champion said she had to withdraw from the Grand Slam following a positive test for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Krejcikova, who returned to action at Roland Garros from an elbow injury that had sidelined her since February, was knocked out in the first round of the singles in which she was the second seed, losing to Frenchwoman Diane Parry in three sets. Czech Krejcikova had been due to start her doubles campaign along with compatriot Katerina Siniakova. "Last night I started to feel bad and this morning I woke up with fever. I decided to get tested for COVID and it came back positive," Krejcikova wrote on Instagram. "I am extremely sad I won't be able to defend my title in doubles here, but on the positive side I am glad I am injury free and can't wait to get healthy and back to training." Another Czech player, Marie Bouzkova, was also forced to withdraw from Roland Garros after testing positive for the virus.

French Open 2022: Barbora Krejcikova withdraws from Roland-Garros after positive Covid-19 test

Barbora Krejcikova has tested positive for Covid-19 and been forced to withdraw from the women’s doubles at the French Open. The defending champion in singles crashed out at the first-round stage, losing to Diane Parry in what was her first match since February on account of injury.

Tottenham's long-term transfer target passes Antonio Conte trophy test despite surprising claim

As Antonio Conte looks to stamp his authority on the squad and get them set for Champions League football next season, Tottenham Hotspur could be set for a busy summer transfer window.

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2nd Test: Bangladesh top order stumbles after Mathews, Chandimal hit tons

BAN vs SL, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Bangladesh Top Order Stumbles After Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal Hit Centuries

Joao Almeida withdraws from Giro d’Italia after positive Covid-19 test for UAE Team Emirates rider

Shane Warne to be honoured at Lord's during England's Test with New Zealand

BAN vs SL, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Updates: Angelo Mathews Nears Century As Sri Lanka Eye Lead

Barbora Krejcikova and Marie Bouzkova test positive for Covid-19, withdraw from French Open

French Open 2022: Barbora Krejcikova withdraws from Roland-Garros after positive Covid-19 test

Tottenham's long-term transfer target passes Antonio Conte trophy test despite surprising claim